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Thin Skinned

a small child
crouches
quiet
eyes taken
curious sight
brow creases
in question
 
it a new thing
these pink shapes
on earthy brown
face
fingers
backs of hands
throat
breasts
half covered
the same
familiar
patterned dress

she child
soft traces
them
on toes
tops of feet
calves
where flame's flowers
seared skin
pink thin

knees 
knelt down 
in plea
in prayer
kept brown

strange
new tattoos
alien
yet not unearthly

she
small
prods
lashless lids
pats
proud cheekbones
insistent
bows her head
dark hair 
falls forward
silk waterfalls
stir shadows'
flit 
over
sleeping face

eyes open
wide
fear drains
colour
then
warm
deep brown
they glow
for her
knowingly


Posted: 12-12-2018.
NOTE: No to Xenophobia.

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Maryann Nope

Date: 1/12/2019 6:51:00 PM

Wow, an emotional poem, I love it and thank you for your comment :)

Aqua Marine
Date: 1/17/2019 4:46:00 PM

Hi Maryann, thank you for your visit and comment too! I found your poetry's openness, and honesty, quite thought-provoking indeed! And written with compassion that shows deep understanding, both of yourself and others. Carry on writing- I like your style...(((HUGS ))) Warm regards, Aqua M.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/15/2018 1:24:00 AM

This piece drew me in. An emotional poignant piece. Thanks for your kind visit.

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/15/2018 1:44:00 AM

I deeply appreciate your visit and comment, Richard! I came across "Broken People" quite by chance earlier, and it resonates deeply...Take care, you have a thoughtful mind and heart... : ))

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/12/2018 1:09:00 PM

This is remarkably expressive - love 'where flames flowers/seared skin/pink thin' - makes the burn real! Excellent!

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/12/2018 1:41:00 PM

A very welcome visit and comment from you, Michelle! I have a friend who was burnt in the xenophobic attacks here a couple of years ago. And he has these pink patches and burn scars. It is a tragedy that humans do this to each other. Thank you so much for your comment! (((HUGS)))